Definition of blocker Blocker

/blɑˈkɚ/ - [blaker] - block•er

We found 6 definitions of blocker from 3 different sources.

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What does blocker mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: blockers

blocker - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
  blocking agent
  medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies
  alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker, alpha blocker any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
  beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent, beta blocker any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system
  labetalol, labetalol hydrochloride, normodyne, trandate antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
blocker - a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
  football player, footballer an athlete who plays American football
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  • blocker (Noun)
    agent Agent noun of block; something that blocks something specific.
  • blocker (Noun)
    A playing card , needed by one player, that is held by another.
  • blocker (Noun)
    A piece of equipment a goalie uses on his hand in multiple forms of hockey.

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